Monthly Archives: August 2013

Noone posted a photo of herself on her website every month to document the year-long transformation , and said she was shocked when she discovered her photos were being used to promote diet products. I started a blog and kind of committed to journaling my thoughts and feelings regardless if I was gaining or losing, Noone said. One ad, which erroneously said that her name was Jess, claims her weight loss happened in 30 days. Noone told Good Morning America it was scary that someone could use her picture in a way without even one grain of truth to sell a product. For the original version including any supplementary images or video, visit http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/health/2013/08/22/weight-loss-photos-stolen-by-diet-company-woman-says/

7 Crazy Weight-Loss Methods You Should Never Try

When needed fuel and essential raw materials don’t show up for work, or you consume less than your body requires to support a healthy weight, the deficits trigger a cascade of side effects. Even semi-starvation (less than about 1,000-1,200 calories per day for most women, depending on height and frame size, or more if you’re active) can lead to fatigue, depression, the breakdown of muscle, organ and bone tissue, suppressed immunity, hair loss, hormone imbalances, sleep disturbances, and an increased injury risk. Weight-Loss Methods You Should Never Try Smoking I wish this wasn’t the case, but I have had clients tell me they took up smoking specifically to lose weight, fully knowing the unhealthy consequences. It is true that smoking dulls taste buds, suppresses appetite, and slightly increases metabolism. But the health risks are so great that experts estimate they’re equal to gaining 100 pounds (not to mention the impact on aging your skin). For the original version including any supplementary images or video, visit http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Wellness/crazy-weight-loss-methods/story?id=20040058

Raspberry Ketone Plus and Detox Plus combination pack Raspberry Ketone Detox ( EMAILWIRE.COM , August 24, 2013 ) New York, NY — Toxic built takes place as a result of toxins and chemicals entering the body through food, air and water. This toxic built is known to result in a host of health problems, diseases and disorders. One of the major fallouts of this toxic built up is a slow down in bodys metabolic rate. A slow working metabolism results in fat built up in the body resulting in weight gain. This weight gain again leads to a lot of other health problems and issue. With an ever increasing number of people getting aware of the importance of detoxifying their bodies, demand for detox supplements is on the rise says a FatBurnSupplements.com spokesperson. For the original version including any supplementary images or video, visit http://www.emailwire.com/release/132562–Body-Detox-and-Quick-Weight-Loss-Raspberry-Ketone-Plus-and-Detox-Plus-Become-a-Hit-with-Users.html

Updated: Saturday, August 24 2013 12:18 AM EDT2013-08-24 04:18:40 GMT Updated: Saturday, August 24 2013 12:16 AM EDT2013-08-24 04:16:42 GMT Two staffers at McNair Discovery Learning Academy in DeKalb County talked to FOX 5 about Tuesday’s tense situation involving a gunman on the school’s campus. Two staffers at McNair Discovery Learning Academy in DeKalb County talked to FOX 5 about Tuesday’s tense situation involving a gunman on the school’s campus. Updated: Saturday, August 24 2013 12:14 AM EDT2013-08-24 04:14:32 GMT A DeKalb County veteran says he’s still waiting for an apology after housing management removed his American flag display. A DeKalb County veteran says he’s still waiting for an apology after housing management removed his American flag display. For the original version including any supplementary images or video, visit http://www.myfoxchicago.com/story/23247120/carter-centerliberian-mental-health-work-advances

New mental health care bill to decriminalise suicide

24, 2013 | Posted: 1:40 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013 SC Mental Health to use land sale cash for repairs Sponsored Links The Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. The South Carolina Department of Mental Health will spend the $15 million it gets for selling land in downtown Columbia for building and equipment maintenance instead of directly on patient care. But the agency said the money will indirectly help patients because the department has to do the repairs and that money would have been taken out of the budget for patient care had the land not been sold. For the original version including any supplementary images or video, visit http://www.ajc.com/ap/ap/health/sc-mental-health-to-use-land-sale-cash-for-repairs/nZbjz/

SC Mental Health to use land sale cash for repairs

For the first time in the history of criminal law reform in the country, Mental Health Care Bill, 2013 seeks to decriminalise acts of suicide by linking them to the state of mental health of the person attempting the act. The forward-looking Bill explicitly states that acts of suicide will not be criminalised and those attempting suicide would be treated to be mentally ill unless proved otherwise and therefore exempted from the current provisions of Section 309 of Indian Penal Code. Section 124 of the Bill states, “Notwithstanding anything contained in Section 309 of the IPC, any person who attempts suicide shall be presumed, unless proved otherwise, to be suffering from mental illness at the time of the bid and shall not be liable to punishment under the said Section.” The Bill thus clarifies that the act of suicide and the mental health of the person committing the act are inseparably linked and have to be seen together and not in isolation. Moved by the Ministry of Health, the Bill lays down a proper provision for the treatment of persons attempting suicide. The Bill seeks to provide for mental health care for persons with mental illnesses and to protect, promote and fulfil the rights of such persons during delivery of mental health care and services. It is the first time that the Government has come up with rights based approach in the mental health law. The Law Commission will separately move this amendment to the Criminal Law which would eventually be effected by the Home Ministry. For the original version including any supplementary images or video, visit http://www.authintmail.com/news/science/health/new-mental-health-care-bill-decriminalise-suicide

1 2 3 Getty Images It seems that many of us are intimidated by the idea of joining a gym orslogging round the park for an hour. Many of us also complain that we dont have the time to fit an exercise regime into our busy daily schedules. Happily, there are ways to add exercise to your day that dont really feel like, well, exercise. Here are a few ideas to get you started. Less is more The first change to make is a psychological one. For the original version including any supplementary images or video, visit http://lifestyle.in.msn.com/travel/how-to-fit-in-exercise-every-day

Kidney Disease Patients Can Benefit From Exercise: Study

According to the new study, a structured exercise and lifestyle program can improve kidney patients’ fitness, body composition and heart health, and this type of regimen can be offered to kidney disease patients with other co-existing medical conditions. The program included 150 minutes a week of moderate intensity exercise and group counseling about behavior and lifestyle changes. A health care team including a kidney specialist, a nurse practitioner, an exercise physiologist, a dietitian, a diabetes nurse and a psychologist were involved in helping the patients keep on track, the researchers explained in a news release from the American Society of Nephrology. WEIGH IN: Ask your fitness questions A total of 83 patients with chronic kidney disease were randomly assigned to either take part in the program or receive usual care. When the study began, only 45 percent of the participants were able to meet the exercise capacity expected for their age group. Patients who took part in the exercise program for one year showed an 11 percent increase in their maximal aerobic capacity, while those in the usual care group had a 1 percent decrease. For the original version including any supplementary images or video, visit http://www.newsday.com/news/health/kidney-disease-patients-can-benefit-from-exercise-study-1.5939258

Exercise Effective and Safe in Patients with Moderate Kidney Disease

Exercise can be safe in patients with kidney disease even if they have various other medical problems. 60 million people globally have chronic kidney disease. Newswise Washington, DC (August 22, 2013) A structured exercise and lifestyle program can improve fitness, body composition, and heart function in patients with kidney disease, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN). The findings suggest that patients with kidney disease can benefit from greater physical activity and can do so safely even though they may have other medical problems. For the original version including any supplementary images or video, visit http://newswise.com/articles/exercise-effective-and-safe-in-patients-with-moderate-kidney-disease

Trouble with memory and thinking, something doctors call “neurocognitive impairment,” affects nearly half of people infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. It can interfere with the ability to do daily tasks such as handling finances, driving and taking medication as scheduled, experts say. However, the new study suggests that exercise “may reduce or potentially prevent neurocognitive impairment in HIV-infected persons,” according to a team led by Dr. David Moore of the University of California, San Diego. Their study included 335 people with HIV who were asked how much they exercised. They also underwent testing to assess seven brain functions commonly affected by HIV: verbal fluency, working memory, speed of information processing, learning, recall, executive function and motor function. Those who got regular exercise were half as likely to show signs of impaired mental function as those who did not exercise, according to the study published in the August issue of the Journal of NeuroVirology. For the original version including any supplementary images or video, visit http://www.philly.com/philly/health/topics/HealthDay679241_20130816_HIV_Patients_Get_a_Mental_Lift_From_Exercise__Study_Finds.html

Exercise to beat insomnia: you need more than you think

Now more than ever, theres just too much piled high on everybodys plate. With the never ending to do list, exercise and health take a back seat while all of the stuff takes priority. Realizing the importance of taking time out for yourself without feeling guilty, will make you better at everything that you do. So how do you fit exercise into your life when you have no time? For the original version including any supplementary images or video, visit http://www.examiner.com/article/how-to-fit-exercise-into-your-life-when-you-have-no-time

How to fit exercise into your life when you have no time (Video)

Whats more, new research suggests that while exercise does help to improve sleep over time, a single workout one morning doesnt necessarily mean youll fall asleep easier that night. Thats disappointing for those looking for a quick fix for sleepless nights. The small study involving 11 women with chronic insomnia found that those who started walking, biking, or running on a treadmill three times a week for 30 minutes at a time noticed an improvement in their sleep habits at the end of 16 weeks. But the researchers also found that on a day-to-day basis, getting a good workout didnt predict a good nights sleep, according to the results published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine . What they did find, though, was that those who felt the most tired due to getting a poor night of sleep wound up exercising less the next dayabout a minute less for every half-hour of lost sleep they had the night before. For the original version including any supplementary images or video, visit http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/health/blogs/daily-dose/2013/08/16/exercise-beat-insomnia-you-need-more-than-you-think/xiKyPmmEx6YmGo8pf6RvOO/blog.html

They’re gonna get a few perspectives on this doctor Rosalind Breslow is with the federal national institute an opera hall abuse alcohol — and she’s the one it’s part of this. The big say that talks about the decisions we make. — drinking said doctor isn’t the alcoholic it’s self. That is causing us to gain weight or is it something else. For the original version including any supplementary images or video, visit http://video.foxnews.com/v/2602735534001/how-does-alcohol-consumption-impact-weight-loss/

While some find comfort in the bottom of their favorite ice cream container (hey, it’s cliche, but true — we’ve been there!), others use their newfound free time to hit the gym or hiking trails and strive to get stronger than ever before. Redditor TurkNJD34 falls into that second category. On Saturday, he shared a before-and-after photo showcasing the remarkable progress he’s made in slimming down just three months after his girlfriend broke up with him. “When my long-time girlfriend dumped me and cited my weight as a major issue, I decided to do something about it,” he told the Reddit community . “Let me serve as an inspiration to you all out there. I lost 30 pounds and today ran my first 5k in 10 years! To quote a friend, that’s how you win a break up.” He’s not kidding. For the original version including any supplementary images or video, visit http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/12/weight-loss_0_n_3744758.html

There are magazines lining grocery stores and commercial after commercial promising to give you that lean and healthy body youve always wanted. The problem with many of these fad diets, is that the results are either not what they promised or if they are, they dont last. Related Stories IP Metrics Weight Loss Clinic The issue is, weight loss and lifestyle change is an incredibly difficult task, and you shouldnt let anyone tell you differently. Your goals are achievable and you absolutely can do this, but it is going to take will power and determination. Understanding you can succeed is your first step in achieving your weight loss goals. Be aware there is more to weight loss than fitting into that little black dress. For the original version including any supplementary images or video, visit http://www.caledonenterprise.com/shopping-story/4029860-succeeding-in-weight-loss-your-way/

This device does not track your sleep, which is probably its biggest downfall. To be honest, whenever I used a different fitness band I would always forget to set the sleep tracking before hitting the hay, so I never was able to use that feature before. However, the company said they are working on a new band that will use an ambient light sensor and sleep algorithms to detect when a person has gone to sleep and track that information. Itll be a little bit more expensive than the C300 and should be out in the near future. App Salutron has just announced an exclusive partnership with app maker Azumio, developers of the Argus app . Once you pop open the application, you can set up your device then sync it by holding down the bottom right button on the device. For the original version including any supplementary images or video, visit http://9to5mac.com/2013/08/11/lifetrak-move-c300-the-smartest-fitness-band-that-doesnt-require-charging/

Personal Trainers Around the Country Learn How to Get More Fitness Boot Camp Clients with the Help of Fitness Marketing Expert, Bedros Keuilian

Enough space will be set aside to accommodate small group fitness classes. The hotels also will offer organic and fresh meals throughout the day. Guest rooms in IHG’s new EVEN Hotel brand will have exercise equipment. (Photo: InterContinental Hotels Group) IHG launched EVEN Hotels in 2012 following research that suggested that there are 17 million people who struggle to exercise and eat well while on the road. Kinsell said Rockville and Norwalk were chosen because they are affluent communities that attract wellness-minded residents and travelers. For the original version including any supplementary images or video, visit http://www.usatoday.com/story/dispatches/2013/08/07/ihg-even-fitness-hotel-rockville-norwalk/2626609/

IHG’s new EVEN fitness hotel brand hits the suburbs

Designed to give those running a personal training business insight as to how the perfect sales presentation should occur, How to Close 9 Out of 10 Clients teaches important skills like how to overcome common sales objections, sell larger fitness training packages, and set prices and packages for maximum results and profits. See, marketing is everything you do to get leads and prospects to call, email, and come into your facility, says Keuilian. Selling is what converts leads and prospects into loyal paying clients, and the secret to massive success is to become a better closer. How to Close 9 Out of 10 Clients is available now at http://www.closeclients.com for anyone who wants to learn better sales techniques in order to sell more personal training and grow their fitness business. About Bedros Keuilian Bedros Keuilian is the founder of the fitness marketing blog used by thousands of personal trainers worldwide, PTPower.com and president of the world’s fastest growing indoor fitness boot camp franchise, Fit Body Boot Camp. Keuilian is a long time fitness business coach and boot camp marketing expert who has helped thousands of personal trainers worldwide grow their personal training businesses. For the original version including any supplementary images or video, visit http://www.sfgate.com/business/press-releases/article/Personal-Trainers-Around-the-Country-Learn-How-to-4720658.php

Tabata, indoor rowing and parkour are group fitness trends on the rise

The IDEA World Fitness Convention in Los Angeles will display dozens of new group fitness classes, all hoping to gain traction in gyms around the globe. Here are a few highlights that may catch on at a gym near you. YogaLean: The YogaFit franchise is offering a YogaLean session to help instructors adapt the technique to larger bodies. The program focuses on losing weight as a transformational process that involves the mind, body, and spirit, while relying on yoga practices such as breathing, meditation, and mindfulness to shed kilos. Tabata Bootcamp: High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is one of the hottest fitness trends of the moment, and this small group class focuses on an eight-weight bootcamp of Tabata HIIT exercises, meaning you work at maximum effort for 20 seconds, then rest for 10 seconds, then repeat. RELATED: TRAMPOLINE WORKOUTS BOUNCE OFF POUNDS TRX for Kids: Another major fitness trend, TRX suspension training takes its hardcore functional workouts and adapts them for kids, with a focus on fun and motivation. For the original version including any supplementary images or video, visit http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/7-new-group-fitness-class-trends-article-1.1419107